Passengers Launch Hunger Strike

Cruise passengers stage hunger strike; Popular port adds new line
Sometimes, a cruise line has to change its itinerary because of damage to the ship. In such a case the ship must either divert to a place where repairs can be made and/or it might have to miss a port because it can't reach the speeds needed to go where it was scheduled to go.
Cruise passengers stage hunger strike after Antarctica trip is rerouted
The SH Diana ship encountered an “unexpected malfunction” with a propulsion electric motor, according to Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito.
Cruise Ship Passengers Go on Hunger Strike
A group of passengers onboard a luxury Antarctic cruise ship staged a hunger strike after their trip was cut short before they reached the continent.
Cruise passengers revolt with hunger strike after ‘boutique’ ship engine failure: ‘Handled very badly’
The SH Diana was en route to the South Pole when the maritime mishap occurred earlier this week, derailing the 20-night voyage.
Cruise Passengers Use Hunger Strike to Protest Lack of Full Refund
Cruise passengers on Swan Hellenic’s Diana vessel go on hunger strike over lack of full refund and cruise cancellation.
Passengers on cruise stage hunger strike after company reroutes trip
Itineraries can change suddenly, especially around Antarctica, where the weather conditions can be unpredictable and extreme.
Cruise passengers instigate hunger strike during Antarctica trip
A group of travellers went on a hunger strike after their the itinerary of their Antarctic was changed mid-voyage. The protests reportedly started after an unexpected issue with the propulsion electric motor stopped Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana from travelling to Antarctica during the 21-day itinerary.
Cruise passengers stage hunger strike after Antarctic stops cancelled due to engine failure
Passengers on an Antarctic cruise have staged a hunger strike after the ship’s engine failed, forcing the expedition to be cut short. SH Diana, operated by cruise company Swan Hellenic, left Cape Town on 13 November for a 21-day voyage to the southern region.
Luxury cruise ship passengers on hunger strike after engine failure wrecks dream polar voyage
LUXURY cruise passengers have gone on hunger strike after engine failure wrecked their dream polar voyage. Passengers on the SH Diana protested when tour firm Swan Hellenic refused a full refund
Passengers Launch Hunger Strike After Luxury Cruise Trip Cut Short; CEO Calls Move 'Rather Counterproductive'
A mechanical failure cut short a luxury Antarctic cruise, sparking protests and a hunger strike from passengers demanding full refunds.
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Some cruise passengers went on hunger strike after an engine failure ruined their plan to visit Antarctica
Some passengers on the ship, the SH Diana, wanted more compensation to reflect their inconvenience. The cruise company's CEO said "a select few" staged a hunger strike, which was ...